Çero Folding Bins

Abstract

A reusable, multi-purpose collection bin for waste collection, particularly at special events requiring waste collection such as concerts, festivals, sporting events, and any other outdoor or indoor event where trash collection is desired. The bin easily contracts simply by pulling upward on the top panels through the grasping holes on the top of the bin.

1 . A multi-purpose bin, the bin comprising:
 a) a top piece;   b) a bottom piece; and   c) a plurality of side pieces wherein the plurality of side pieces are substantially rectangular in shape and wherein the height of the side pieces is greater than the width of the side piece.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1 , wherein the top piece is bisected into two halves by a horizontal hinge positioned therein and further comprises a plurality of hinge components on each of the opposing ends parallel to the horizontal hinge. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 2 , wherein the top piece is further comprised of at least one opening for the deposit of materials. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 2 , wherein the top piece is further comprised of at least one handle consisting of a plurality of cutouts positioned on either side of the horizontal hinge. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1 , the bottom piece is bisected into two halves by a horizontal hinge and further comprises a plurality of hinge components on each of the opposing ends parallel to the horizontal hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1 , wherein a first side piece includes a plurality of hinge components on each of the four sides of the piece. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 6 , wherein the first side piece includes a plurality of cutouts. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1 , wherein a second side piece is bisected into two halves by a vertical hinge positioned centrally therein and further comprises a plurality of hinge components on each of the opposing sides parallel to the vertical hinge  28 . 
     
     
         9 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 8 , wherein the second side piece includes a plurality of cutouts. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1  wherein the top piece and bottom piece are square. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1  wherein the top piece and bottom piece is circular. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1 , wherein the bin further comprises a bag fastener means comprising a gasket ring positioned under the top piece. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-purpose bin of  claim 1 , wherein the bin is collapsible such that the bin folds flat.